NEXUSVII.
NEXUSVII. is a Japanese menswear brand founded in 2001 by designer Tomohiro Konno. It reworks military and American vintage clothing with functional materials such as Gore-Tex.
| Founded | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Designer | Tomohiro Konno |
| Country | Japan |
| Sub-line | MADMAXX (2003) |
| Website | nexusvii.jp |
What is NEXUSVII.?
NEXUSVII. is a Japanese apparel brand founded in 2001 by designer Tomohiro Konno. Written with a trailing full stop, the label draws on military and American vintage clothing and is known for its close attention to detail.
Products and positioning
The brand designs primarily menswear, with some womenswear available at selected retailers. It combines archival references with functional modern materials such as Gore-Tex.
- MADMAXX: a line launched in 2003 that uses deadstock and vintage materials
- Collaborations with adidas, Levi's, Porter and Medicom Toy
- Seasonal collections presented through lookbooks
Konno has also served as creative director of Sync., a brand of Medicom Toy, since autumn/winter 2017.
Distribution
NEXUSVII. is sold through a network of specialist retailers across Japan, including stockists in Aomori, Ishikawa, Nagano, Osaka, Okayama, Hiroshima and Fukuoka.
Why it matters
NEXUSVII. belongs to the generation of Japanese labels that turned the study of military and vintage garments into a design language, an approach that has shaped international streetwear and earned it collaborations with global brands.
Frequently asked questions
Who designs NEXUSVII.?
NEXUSVII. was founded in 2001 by Japanese designer Tomohiro Konno.
What style is NEXUSVII. known for?
The brand is known for menswear based on military and American vintage clothing, made with functional materials such as Gore-Tex.